14th August 2021

Today in Somerset
David Tozer

We don't see a Jubilee for years then twice in a matter of weeks one turns up at the doorstep.  45596 Bahamas photgraphed at Norton Fitzwarren on the 07.59 Paddington to Bishops Lydeard. Copyright David Tozer

Gents, Photographed going away at Norton Fitzwarren the 0759 1Z52 Paddington to Bishops Lydeard. Copyright David Tozer.

At Crowcombe Heathfield 7822/7828 takes the train onto Watchet. Copyright David Tozer

Many Thanks David

Today in Somerset
​Keith Turley

Hi Keith.
Two images from todays West Somerset Steam Express charter.
Regard Keith Turley.

1. Ex. LMS Jubilee 4-6-0 No.45596 'Bahamas' comes off the GWR main line and joins the West Somerset Railway at Norton Fitzwarren on 14th August 2021 working the 1Z52 07:59 London Paddington to Bishops Lydeard West Somerset Steam express charter. 14th August 2021 Copyright Keith Turley,

2. Having taken over from 45596 'Bahamas' at Bishops Lydeard Ex. GWR Manor class 4-6-0s Nos. 7822 'Foxcote Manor' and No.7828 'Odney Manor' depart from Crowcombe Heathfield on the WSR. Copyright Keith Turley.

Many thanks Keith.
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Cross Country HSTs
Cornwall
Mark Lynham

This week Crosscountry HSTs have replaced the usual voyager on the 0925 off Penzance, running to Edinburgh instead of Newcastle, due to the engineering works at Bristol they are running via Westbury, Bath Spa then to Bristol Parkway.

Thanks,
Mark Lynam

43357 at Penzance on Tuesday 10th August before working 1S51 0925 Penzance to Edinburgh. Copyright Mark Lynam

43357 from the walkway. Copyright Mark Lynam

43366 43207 Brea Village, Site of North Crofty Junction. Camborne (1) 13th August 2021. Copyright Mark Lynam

Heading away with 43207 on the rear. 13th August 2021. Copyright Mark Lynam

Many thanks Mark - two days work.
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Dawlish Warren
Paul Barlow

Power is on as 45056 on the 07.56 Cardiff to Plymouth 1B26 passes Dawlish Warren Note XP64 coach behind the loco. 30th August 1979. Copyright Paul Barlow.

A nice bit of clagg but not welcomed in todays pure exhaust world.Many thanks Paul or capturing the action.